{"id":42229,"date":"2021-12-06T14:11:09","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T14:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/?p=42229"},"modified":"2022-08-12T12:41:58","modified_gmt":"2022-08-12T17:41:58","slug":"the-cheapest-shipping-options-for-usps-ups-and-fedex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/blog\/the-cheapest-shipping-options-for-usps-ups-and-fedex\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cheapest Shipping Options for USPS, UPS, and FedEx"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be extremely time-consuming and frustrating to try to find which carrier has the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/blog\/lower-shipping-rates-3-tips-to-make-sure-youre-not-overpaying\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best rates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your shipment. That\u2019s where we come in! We\u2019ve created some guidelines to help you figure out not only which carrier but which service best fits your needs to put that time and money back into your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/blog\/what-is-the-cheapest-way-to-ship-for-a-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">small business<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Before we get ahead of ourselves and get into which shipping options are best for your packages, we have to answer a very important question: What is used to determine your shipping options anyway?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shipping Criteria\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To compare your cheapest shipping options, it\u2019s important to know the answers to a few questions you\u2019ll see when determining the best service available such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What is the weight of the shipment?<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it more or less than 1lb?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What is the type of package?\u00a0<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you using a flat envelope or box with volume?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>What are your shipping rates?<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you have access to any discounts?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing the most cost-effective service, don\u2019t be afraid to compare and contrast all of your options. Some carriers even offer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/blog\/4-cheap-and-free-shipping-supply-sources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free packaging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which can help you save money on supplies. Knowing the different <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.shippingeasy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4406993270299-Package-Sizes-and-Dimensions-USPS-International-Overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight and measurement requirements <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">associated with services can help you avoid any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.shippingeasy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4407010557851-USPS-Automated-Package-Verification-APV-FAQs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adjustments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or additional costs being given to your shipments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6>Learn more about where to find free shipping supplies with our Shipping 101 <a href=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/blog\/small-business-shipping-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> blog<\/a>!<\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you have more insight into some of the factors used when deciding which services your packages are eligible for, let\u2019s dive into some of the most commonly used services from USPS, UPS, and FedEx!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While USPS has several different services, the big three we\u2019re looking at today are <\/span><b>First-Class Mail, <a href=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/blog\/first-class-shipping-rates-changes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First-Class Package Service<\/a>, and Priority Mail<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These three options are beneficial for several different reasons, so we\u2019ve included some of the most important features of each, including whether or not tracking is provided.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First-Class Mail<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.shippingeasy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4406051928731-First-Class-Mail-Flats-USPS-Retail-Rate-Table\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First-Class Mail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is mostly used for letters that weigh under 1oz, and the cheapest USPS option for postage is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/ship\/first-class-mail.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS First-Class Postage Stamp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is the $.58 postage stamp you may have used before when mailing cards and letters. First-Class Mail can also be used for large envelopes that weigh under 13oz, and it\u2019s great for letters, documents, and thin-flat items. The only downside of First-Class Mail is that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.shippingeasy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4407007971739-Why-can-t-I-track-a-USPS-First-Class-Large-Flat-Envelope-shipment-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tracking isn\u2019t provided<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with cards and letters or with the First-Class Mail large envelopes, meaning you won\u2019t be able to provide your customers with any tracking information on their order.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First-Class Package Service<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.shippingeasy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4406059821723-First-Class-Package-Service-USPS-Commercial-Rate-Table\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First-Class Package service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is reserved for packages that weigh less than a pound, and if you use USPS One Balance from ShippingEasy, which gives you <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.shippingeasy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4407007211035-ShippingEasy-s-USPS-Rate-Tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial rates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this is the cheapest shipping option that includes tracking. With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.shippingeasy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4406962183067-One-Balance-for-ShippingEasy-Overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS One Balance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you also receive an almost extra 3oz because, without those Commercial rates, the First-Class Package service requires a package be under 13oz. <\/span>Here are the 2021 commercial rates for those First-Class Packages:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42230\" src=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart1-1024x595.png\" alt=\"USPS Commerical Rates are available to all ShippingEasy customers and can be calculated by the weight and zone. \" width=\"752\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart1-1024x595.png 1024w, https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart1-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart1-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart1-1536x893.png 1536w, https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart1-2048x1190.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Priority Mail<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For packages that weigh over a pound, the cheapest option will most likely be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/blog\/usps-priority-mail-a-full-breakdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USPS Priority Mail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/blog\/what-are-usps-flat-rate-boxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flat Rate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> packaging is a great option for shipments up to 70 pounds because regardless of the destination, the price is the same. These also come with up to $50 of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/ship\/insurance-extra-services.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is especially handy when it comes to gifts, orders for your customers, or more expensive items.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/blog\/usps-priority-mail-regional-rate-boxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regional Rate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a great option for those heavier shipments, and it\u2019s especially great for those shipments only going a short distance. You\u2019ll definitely see the biggest savings if you are sending these to distances, or zones, that are closer to you. Sending shipments within zones 1-4 (shipments being delivered with 50-600 miles of you) will see the biggest savings. Here\u2019s a breakdown of those zones from our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/blog\/what-are-usps-zones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on USPS Zones:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42231\" src=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"The zone of a shipment is decided by the distance between the sender and recipient's addresses. \" width=\"652\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart2-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart2-1536x1025.png 1536w, https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart2.png 1872w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are shipping to U.S. territories such as American Samoa, Guam, or Puerto Rico, be sure to check the Zone 9 rates and restrictions for your destination address.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information on the services offered by USPS, visit the USPS <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usps.com\/ship\/mail-shipping-services.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6>Read more on shipping to specialty addresses with Shipping to PO Boxes in our <a href=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/blog\/shipping-to-po-boxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> blog<\/a>!<\/h6>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPS\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPS SurePost\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/assets\/resources\/media\/en_US\/ups-surepost-features-of-service.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPS SurePost<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the most cost-effective service from UPS for those packages that weigh less than 10 lbs, but delivery will be relatively slow. You also do have to have a contract with UPS to utilize this service, so we recommend reaching out to your UPS representative directly for further information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPS One Balance from ShippingEasy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you use ShippingEasy, you can qualify for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.shippingeasy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4407179955483-UPS-One-Balance-from-ShippingEasy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPS One Balance account<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which means you\u2019re eligible for up to 76% off UPS shipping costs. UPS One Balance accounts can be used for the following services:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42232\" src=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart3-820x1024.png\" alt=\"ShippingEasy's UPS One Balance is available for these domestic services listed. \" width=\"455\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart3-820x1024.png 820w, https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart3-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart3-768x959.png 768w, https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart3.png 998w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42233 \" src=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart4-1024x426.png\" alt=\"ShippingEasy's UPS One Balance is compatible with these international services listed.\" width=\"529\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart4-1024x426.png 1024w, https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart4-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart4-768x319.png 768w, https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/chart4.png 1092w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FedEx<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FedEx Ground Economy (formerly FedEx SmartPost)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedex.com\/en-us\/shipping\/ground\/economy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FedEx Ground Economy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an efficient and cost-effective way that FedEx provides for shipping lightweight packages to nearly the entirety of the United States territories. Keep in mind that delivery will be relatively slow, and you will need to have a contract with FedEx to use this service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is we do support FedEx as a carrier integration, and you are able to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/support.shippingeasy.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/4407026869403-FedEx-with-ShippingEasy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">connect your FedEx account<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to your ShippingEasy account. This allows you to use not only your FedEx account but gives you access to whatever rates are associated with your FedEx account. This way, you can still save on shipping costs, and keep your carrier accounts organized in one place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Figuring out which carrier and\/or service is the cheapest for your shipments can be overwhelming. With so many services available, it can be challenging to research all of your available options. By breaking down some of the more popular services such as USPS First-Class and Priority Mail, UPS SurePost and One Balance, and FedEx Ground Economy, we\u2019re here to take some of the stress away from shipping. We understand running a small business can be hard, especially with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shippingeasy.com\/blog\/the-smb-checklist-webinar-recap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the increase of online shopping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so we\u2019re here to make ShippingEasy!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h6>Get USPS Commercial and UPS One Balance rates with a ShippingEasy 30-day free <a href=\"https:\/\/app.shippingeasy.com\/register?promo=1MONTHFREE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trial<\/a>!<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It can be extremely time-consuming and frustrating to try to find which carrier has the best rates for your shipment. That\u2019s where we come in! 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